Asian Pacific Health Corps (APHC) is a student volunteer organization that aims to promote healthy lifestyles among disadvantaged Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Founded in 1980, APHC has been devoted to its mission, serving local API communities that have minimal access to healthcare and limited financial resources. Today, APHC offers a broad program of education and services to combat the risk factors for the two leading causes of death in the API population: cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Time Commitment: 2
Organization Size: 200
APHC offers clinical experience, community health research opportunities, networking events with healthcare professionals and students, and resources for academic, personal, and professional development. Members aid the mission of APHC through active participation and leadership roles in our 8 service and community committees.
APHC serves disadvantaged Asian and Pacific Island (API) communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Through health events executed by UCLA student volunteers, APHC is able to provide health services, education, outreach, and resources to the local API communities.